Knicks Linked to Another Veteran Center After Andre Drummond Move: Report
Summary
The New York Knicks are exploring adding veteran center Jonas Valanciunas to their team after signing Andre Drummond, following the departure of Mitchell Robinson to the Boston Celtics. Valanciunas was recently waived by the Denver Nuggets and could provide the Knicks with more experience and depth at the center position.Key Facts
- The Knicks won the NBA Finals last season against the San Antonio Spurs.
- Mitchell Robinson left the Knicks to join the Boston Celtics on a three-year, $47 million deal.
- The Knicks signed Andre Drummond earlier this week to strengthen their center position.
- Jonas Valanciunas was waived by the Denver Nuggets before a $10 million contract guarantee kicked in.
- Valanciunas has NBA experience since 2012 and has played for the Raptors, Grizzlies, Pelicans, and Nuggets.
- Last season, Valanciunas averaged 8.7 points and 5.1 rebounds in about 13 minutes per game.
- Valanciunas is known for good free-throw shooting, which could help the Knicks late in games.
- There is a chance Valanciunas might choose to play in Lithuania instead of the NBA.
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